Newcastle University
Newcastle University is home to teaching and research across a diverse and exciting range of subject areas. We have over 200 undergraduate and 300 postgraduate degrees to choose from.
Most of our undergraduate degrees are three, four, or five years in length, depending on the subject you choose and whether you opt to undertake a study abroad or work placement as part of your studies.
At Newcastle, you'll get an outstanding education, and leave as a highly desirable graduate prepared for your career. We’ve been awarded 5 QS Stars for Teaching (2022) and 5 QS Stars for Student Employability (2022).
Our reputation for academic excellence and high graduate employability ensures we are a first-choice destination for students from around the world.
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A Global Top 125 university (QS World University Rankings 2023), Newcastle University is dedicated to excellence, creativity and innovation, pioneering solutions that can change our world.
Through world-class research it tackles some of the biggest challenges facing society globally, leading in its key strengths of ageing and health, data, energy, cities, culture and creative arts. The UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2021 assessed its research as world-leading with outstanding impact.
Newcastle can trace its origins back to the School of Medicine and Surgery, established in 1834. Its Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering recently marked 150 years of invention and innovation.
Today, it has a global reach, connected to and networking with strategic partners, industry collaborators and employers around the world.
Home to a vibrant community of 29,000 students from 140 countries, the University has three campuses: a 50-acre city-campus in Newcastle and hub of its teaching, learning, research and collaboration; a campus in Singapore offering engineering degrees in collaboration with the Singapore Institute of Technology and Ngee Ann and Nanyang Polytechnics; a campus in Malaysia providing undergraduate medical and biomedical education.
The University hosts three national innovation centres, bringing together businesses and research specialists in ageing, data and rural enterprises. It is also a partner in the £350 million Newcastle Helix, a global centre for science, technology, research and education.
Newcastle is proud to be a University of Sanctuary, promoting a campus and community-wide culture of welcome, engagement, and safety for people fleeing persecution and violence.
We are also 8th in the world, and 1st in the UK, for sustainable development (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022).
Open Days
Our Open Days are a great way to meet staff and current students, find out more about courses on offer and take in the atmosphere on campus and in our glorious city. Find out more about Open Days and other opportunities to visit campus on our Open Day website.
To find out when the next Open Day is, take a look at the Open Day calendar here.
Student Life in Newcastle
Newcastle University has been rated a Top 10 student city in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2023).
Newcastle is a big city in a small space and it has a sizeable student population. It's easy to get around and is well connected with the Metro rail network running across the city, from the airport, to the North Sea coast.
From Sunday walks along the Quayside, to seminars and lectures from award-winning academics, student life at Newcastle University is varied and rewarding.
During an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, there'll be plenty of time for you to get out and explore the city and the surrounding area, as well as to get involved with the clubs and societies at University.
Travel Information
Situated in the North East of England, Newcastle has excellent transport links with major UK and international cities.
Newcastle is a compact city so it's easy to cycle or walk around. The Metro rail network offers fast, efficient travel around the city and Tyneside. Newcastle is a three hour train journey from London and the Newcastle International Airport is only seven miles from the city centre - offering direct flights to multiple UK and worldwide destinations.
Newcastle Central Station is on the East Coast mainline and a short walk or Metro ride from the university.
A 25 minute Metro ride takes you to Tynemouth and South Shields, with miles of award-winning beaches with Blue Flag status, making them perfect for walking, cycling and surfing – and of course, fish and chips!
Accommodation is in prime locations – on campus, a short walk away, or in the city suburbs easily reached by public transport.
Featured Societies
A Cappella Society
This is a society that comes together to sing versions of songs with no music. They perform these songs or compilations at private events, charity events, talent shows and represent the University's gifted vocalists. They also enter vocal competitions across the UK.
Circus Skills Society
They have weekly meetings where members can practice and learn a variety of Circus Skills including: juggling, unicycle and poi. All skill levels welcome including absolute beginners.
NU Dance Society
They offer a wide range of classes in a variety of styles, from ballet to street, for all levels as well as arranging workshops in different disciplines. They travel to and perform in many inter-university competitions but the highlight of the year is the incredible annual show which everyone participates in.
Hitch Society
This society undertakes an annual charity hitch-hike across Europe to either Morocco or Croatia, that will take place Easter 2017. The hitchhike fundraises for Link Community Development.
Newcastle Student Radio
Broadcasting online 24 hours a day, NSR is the voice of Newcastle University students. They are an award winning station and strive to provide an excellent service to the student community, scheduling both daytime and specialist after-hours content. Mixing cutting edge music of all genres with the latest news and reviews, this is not your ordinary radio station.
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Address:
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE1 7RU
UK
Telephone:
+44 (0) 191 208 6000
Campus and facilities
Newcastle’s single site, city-centre campus is a beautiful place to learn and socialise, and is just a short walk from world-class arts, culture, sport, shopping and nightlife. The University has invested millions in developing its campus and facilities and a further £100 million is planned over the next few years.
Newcastle is a big city in a small space. The compact campus means it’s easy to get around and you don’t have too far to walk to get to your next lecture, the library or the Students’ Union. A blend of red brick and modern architecture, it is visually stunning with plenty of green space and areas to meet friends and socialise.
Newcastle University continually invests in its facilities so that you have access to some of the best resources in the country. The multi-award-winning library is open 24/7 during term time with free WIFI, 3,000 computers, plenty of printers, and helpful IT staff throughout campus.
Some specialist subject resources include:
- New £58 million Urban Sciences Building home to our School of Computing
- New £34 million Learning and Teaching Centre
- On campus art gallery, theatre, and Great North Museum
- Two commercial farms and a biological field station
- Music and media studios
- A sea-going vessel, coastal station and marine lab
- Learning Resource Centre open to all students who want to learn a language
Newcastle is a top 10 University for sport (British Universities and Colleges rankings), and includes a wide range of fun and competitive sports clubs and exercise classes ideal for all students from beginner to elite. The University has recently invested £30 million in a brand new Sports Centre, which houses a world-class gym, an 8-court sports hall, squash courts, and a strength and conditioning suite. They have also invested in state-of-the-art artificial pitches, a rowing ergometer training centre and improved changing facilities at their Cochrane Park campus.
